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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
Lightning and Hallway Signals.

The effect Of lightning on electrical ap-
5aratus OF all sorts is :. subject on which
accurate data seem rather scarce, and its
effect on railroad signals especially is a
point on which more light is needed. 4
cardinal principle in signals which are in
any degree automatic is that they shall
show danger in the event Of any derangc-
nent, and numberlcss Ingenious devices
nave been invented TO provide against the
possibility Of Il signal standing at safety
when it has not been intelligently put in
that position; but lightning is such a
lawless element and may influence cleo
trical apparatus in SO many different ways
that the counteracting Of the harm it may
do is no easy task. Ii may make ground
connection, and thus allow circuit TO
appear all right when it is not, being
closed at one end and open without bat
terry at the other. 1t may melt fixtures
so as to permanently hold signal in the
position it is in at the moment; and again
IL may charge wire with n current that
will actuate the electro magnets and work
the signals when the signal man has taken
no action whatever.
While the chances of signal being
held any length of time in the safety posi-
ton from the effects Of lightning alone
are very small and while it is probable
spect can be guarded against by caution
AIRY instructions to the attendants, it is
nevertheless well TO make note Of III cc-
Culiarities noticed. that experience may
be compared. G.-Railroad Gazette.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
Sale OF Bends.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the city Of
" Springfield. ohio, Will offer for sale To the
highest and best bidder at the council cham
Der In said city. on
1ss7. at o'clock p M. the bonds of said city
To the amount Of four thousand. three hund-
red and thirty four tsf.S}iJ dollars, TO be de
nominated as follows:
One bond for the sum Of seven hundred and
ninety $500 dollars. datfd on the Sd day of
October 1851 and payable in one year from
date. Four bonds of the sum of eight hund
red and eighty iS>s6l dollars each. dated on
the Sd day OF October. lss1. and payable In one.
two. three and four years from date, at the
Office of the city treasurer. In this city. Each
Of said bonds To bear six per cent. per annum
interest, payable semi uually NJ the Office oi
the city treasurer. In this city. on the "a days
OF April ana Obtoter III each year. until the
pa yment OF the principal thereof; said bonds
To be coupon bonds. said bonds to be issued
for the purpose Of obtaining means for the
construction OF the York street extension OF
The Taylor street sewer. in Taylor street sewer
district. or sewer district No. 3. and the con
struction Of the Market street sewer. in Cen
ter street sewer district. or sewer district No.
4. and when sold. are TO be taken and paid for
by the purchaser thereof in cash. at the ONCE
of the city treasurer, in this city, at such
times and in such amounts as the city council
shall, from time 10 time, Dy resolution, desig-
nate. and as the needs Of the city shall re
quire.
Bids for the purchase Of said bonds may be
filed in writing With the city clerk AT any time
prior TO the time above named for the sale of
said bonds. and bids, either verbal or in writ
ing W II be received by said eouucil on said
lst day Of November. AT o'clock .. m, when
all bids Will be considered by the city council,
and said bonds Will be sold at not less than
par value and accrued interest, subjsc to the
condition hereinbe fore set forth, To the high
cStand best bidder.
J. 5 sHEwALTER.
23Ibs City Clerk.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
) swerSge N1,ic.

To whom IL may concern:
Notice Is hereby given. IN pursuance of sec
tion 2.sI5 of the hey:srd Statutes Of OHIO,
that plans and specifications have been pre-
pared, and are now on ME in the orice of the
City Engineer for examination by parties in
teresfed. for the constitution OF the Clifton
street sewer from the manhoie in the Lime
stone street sewer. at the Intersection of
Limestone and Clifton streets. east in Clifton
street Sl5 icef, and Council dssiynates to be
done amt proposes 10 DO the work provided
for in said plans and specifications.
Said sewer Is in the Taylor street sewer dis
trict. or lever District No. 8. the boundaries
Of which are as follows: CoE,n.ncing at the
Intersection of the north line Of High street,
with the east line OF Market street; thence
running east With the north line OF High
street and the north line Of the turnpike road.
formerly the Springfield and south Charleston
turnpike, east To the east corporation line,
thence south with the east line ot the corpora
tion to the southeast corner OF the corpora
ton: thence west with the south corporation
line TO the center Of Clifton street, thence
ton corner, thence west with the corporation
line TO the west line of a turnpike road. for
merry the Springfield and clifton turnpike:
thence north with the west line of said last
named road to the old corporation line. being
the section line between sections SS and 81.
township ). range 9. VI. k. 5; thence west with
said section line 10 the east line of Market
street; thence with the East line Of Market
street north to the place OF beginning.
said improvement at its regular meeting In
the Council Chamber 4 said city on Tuesday.
October Is. 1857. at o'clock p. IN.
by order of Council. -
Us. SHEwALTER.
256am City Clerk
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
A NovELIST'S DISAPPEARANCE.
Gone, Every Now and Then. for - Weeh
or Ten Days-Mystery Explained.

Gone, Every Now and Then. for Weeb
Ten Days-Mystery Explained.
Chance threw me some gears ago among
Some newspaper men who We're the init
mates of a little school ui writers for the
popular story papers at time when they
were tanning the last glow in the embers
Of the Bohemianism which was gloriiied
by Henry Clapp. George Arnold and the
other choice but imprudent spirits who
made the Sunday press the warder Of
journalism and Pfaff's cellar the most
popular beer saloon in town. These
relics Of that time Were also delightful
cronies. No matter how elevated youf
taste in reading be sure that some OF
them have delighted You in essays, poems,
stories or descriptive articles. Conspicu.
Gus among them was a novelist. His
genius, his fame and his prosperity caused
him 10 he regarded rs the master spirit.
AMI well he kept his rank, for he was
witty, original and as blithc rs a canary.
But the curious thing about him was that
he would now and then disappear for q
week or ten days. His landlady denied
all knowledge Of him So did the bar
tenders III the saloons Of rendezvous and
the walters in the restaurants he fire.
quented. Just as suddenly he would re-
sppear.
'.Ah. friends" he would call ont. con
gratulate me. am rs free as II bird for
three months. have written story that
viii run seventeen weeks and for that
period shall have nothing on my mind"
The common understanding was that
his method Of writing novel was this,
He locked himself iii his room and paced
the floor and bent his mind on the con-
struction Of plot. For two or three days
he strode two and fro, thinking and jot-
ting down his thoughts. That plot was
in his brain and soul 10 the exclusion of
all else. and lie interrupted the creation of
il only when lie fell upon the bed from
sheer exhaustion. In time the whole
story was outlined-thread. characters,
tabieauX, scenery and all. Then he or
dered a bottle of whisky, forbade his land
lady to come near his door even vita
food until he should call for it, sat down d
and wrote until the falling sheets. tossed
finished from his table, lay on the fiuor
like the autumnal droppings Of u maple
grove. Once in two or three days he
would tire. and order a heavy meal to
gorge and yet rest himself. and thea he
would sleep a few hours. then at il again
for three days. The novel being accepted,
he drew $40 week while it ran, and then
At the end q lump sum Of about $50 for
each week il had run.
When all this was a mere recollection,
and his kindness and charity and love OF
good fellowship had reduced him TO dcs-
perate strait, he ncrved himself up and
wrote another book. -Ah, me, 1t is all
recollection already. To the old fellows
It must seem rs if the clerks are doing the
writing now. The competition is too keen
to bear time for Bohcmianism. The actors
and artists are the only good fellows left.
Cor. New York Star.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

OF place where the dead have long lain
unburied. The mir grows more fpttd.
Th4re Is horrible pressure on my chest.
TIE lights dance before my staring eyes
'i.th brighter radiance and more definite
form. My imagination can shape them at
will. and faces have begun to peer at me
out of the wall Of darkness against which
these lights play. feel that insanity is
lurking behind all this horror. can SEQ
the beginning Of The awful end. The eli
max will be something frightful.
There is still one chance, enc avenue OF
escape, one hope-death! My bleeding
hands remind me that suicide is within
my reach Strange contradiction am
afraid Ia tlie; | am afraid 10 live. On the
one hand, l fear the horrors Of the un-
known; on the other, | fear the horrors of
the reality.
Still the faces peer out Of the darkness,
growing more distinct every instant-the
faces of the living, the faces of the dead,
the faces Of those loved and remembered,
the faces If those long forgotten. And
they are all the faces Of demons. They
sneer and grin at me, and their lips are
silently gibbering They gloat upon me
and exult over my helpless, hopeless des-
pair would shut them ont by closing
my eyes, but the distorted countenances
become more apparent and begin TO hear
tie hisses Of their sneering lips.
The weight upon my chest becomes so
oppressive that | can scarcely breathe.
There is q roar in my ears, and my brain
whirls round and round have lost the
button tore from my shroud. no
longer think; see and hear
Oh, what "a vision; what hideOus dis
cord. There, bending over me. see once
more the sweet face of my wife, but its
expression changes. and ii becomes the
face Of a fiend. 1t is scanned with hate
as with vitriol. Her thin lips curl in cruel
scorn, and her eyes are living flame. The
flesh shrivels and tightens until l can see
the contour Of the deaths head beneath.
She is bending closer-that horrible,
earthly odur emanates from her nostrils.
Gaunt skeleton fingers clutch my throat,
a skeleton knee crushes my breast. The
skull bends closer, and l shudder as l
gaze into the sockets where the eyes were,
now filed with crawling. twining, Shiny
worms, ont of the ENHANCEMENT of which
CLEANS greenish, phosphorescent light.
Closer, still closer the hideous. Grnning
thing approaches; tighter, yet tighter the
bony talons clutch my throat; heavier,
and still heavier the skeleton knee presses
upon my chest. My face is black and dis
torted rs the face of the dead who die on
the Gibbet. struggle with the strength
of hundred maniacs; my shrieks may
reach beyond the confines Of hell even to
the throne Of God-in vain.
The fleshless lips Of the deaths head
are pressed in unholy joy against mine
that are wet with the foam of despai.
1t is the kiss of death,-E. ii. Clougc
in Ar-onaut
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
P.wniug Her Boy. Clothes FOR sIedio,n

Pswning Her Boys Clothes for Medicine.
A poor woman in Wales. whose boy had
been very i'll for several years. had expend-
ed all Of her means to pay for medicine
At last the doctors gave him up and said
he must die. He suffered so terribly with
Rheumatism that he could not be moved
One day some one told her about the
Mount Lebanon Shakers. The evidence of
the curative power of their Extract of
Roots was SO convincing that she pawned
the poor boys clothing to buy bottle of
the remedy (Siegers Syrup. but now she
feels proud that she did SO, for it was the
means of curing her son. The Shakers say
this was the result of Indigestion and that
the medicine cured the Dyspepsia. and that
the rheumatism was only symptom of the
real disease. For coughs the Shaker Tar
Capsules are strongly recommended
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
Give Them q Chance!

That is to say. your lungs. Also all your
breathing machinery. Very wonderful ma
chinery it is. Not only the larger air-pass-
ages. but the thousands of little tubes and
cavities leading from them.
When these are clOgged and chOked with
matter which ought not to be there, your
lungs cannot half do their work. And
what they do. they cannot do well.
Call it cold, cough, Group, pneumonia.
catarrh. consumption, or any Of the family
OF throat and nose and head and lung Oh
s,ructions all are bad. All ought to be got
rid of. There is just one sure way to get
rid of them. That is to take BOschee's
German Syrup, which any druggist will sell
you at IS cents a bottle. Even II every
thing else has failed you, you may depend
upon this for certain.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
Martyrs to Headache

Seek relief in vain, until they begin to
use Ayers Sarsaparilla. Then they re-
gret the years of suffering they might
have escaped had they tried this remedy
earlier. The trouble was constitutional
not local and, until Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla did its effective work as an
Alternative and Blood Purifier, they were
compelled to suffer.
The wife OF Samuel Page, 81 Austin
St, Lowell, Mass, was, for long time,
subject 10 severe headaches, the result
OF stomach and liver disorders. \ per-
feet cure has been effected by Ayers
Sarsaparilla-
Frank Roberts, 20 Washington ST.,
Boston, SAYS that he formerly had ter
rible headaches, and until he took
Ayers Sarsaparilla. never found any
medicine that would give
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

HAVE NOT used all of one bottle yet.
suffered from catarrh for twelve years, ex-
periencing the nauseating dropping in the
throat peculiar to that disease. and nose
bleed almost daily. | tried various RENE
dies without benefit until last April, when
saw Ely's Cream Balm advertised in the
Boston Budget. procured bottle. and
since the first day's use have had no more
bleeding-the soreness is entirely gone
ID. G. Davidson. with the Boston Budget.
formerly with the Boston Journal.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
LOCAL NOTICES.
" onderful Cures.

W. ID. Hoyt 4 Co.. wholesale and retail
druggists of Rome, Ga, says: We have
been selling DIR. Kings New Discovery.
Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica SaIve
for two years. Have never handled rene
dies that sell as well. or give such universal
satisfaction. There have been some won
derful cures effected by these medicines in
this city. Several cases Of pronounced
consumption have been entirely cured by
the use of few bottles of Dr. Kings New
Discovery, taken in connection with Elec-
tric Bitters. We guarantee them always
Sold by Charles Ludlow n Co, drug
gistS.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

Not few of the citizens of Springfield
have recently become greatly excited over
the astonishing facts, that several of their
friends who had been pronounced, by their
physicians a. incurable and beyond all
hope-sutfering with that dreadful monster
consumption-have been completely cured
by the use of DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, the only remedy that does
positively cure all throat and lung diseases,
coughs, colds. asthma and Bronchitis.
Trial bottle free AT Charles Ludlow 4
Co.'S drug store. Large bottles. one dol
Iar
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
AdVicetD Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. for chill
dren teething. Is the prescription Of one of
the best female nurses anu physicians in
the United States, and has been used for
years with neyer-failiDg success by millions
of mothers for their children. During the
process of teething its value is incalculable.
1t relieves the child from pain, cures dysen-
terry and diarrh9a. gripping in the oOwels
and wind collie. BY giving health to the
child 1t rests the mother. Price 25c a bottle.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

BuCklin's Arnrca Snlye.

THE Best SALvE i'm the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands. ChilbIains,
Corns. and all skin eruptions. and positively
cures les, or no pay required. 1t Is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction. OF money
refunded. Price 25 cent, per box. For
sale by Charles Ludlow s. Co.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
Delicate Children, Nursing

Mothers. overworked Men and for all dis
eases where the tissues are wasting away
from the inability to digest food. or from
overwOrk should take Scott's Emulsion Of
of Pure Cod Liver Oil with HypOphosphites
II used the Emulsion on lady who was
delicate. 1t put her in such good health
and flesh. that must say it is the best
Emulsion. Il. =. WApDEL, NJ. d.,
Hugh's Mills. S. e.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

AcNcv,S Blood Blood Eli1ir Is the onl,
teed. tits positive cure for Ulcers, Erup-
tions or Syphilitic Poisoning. 1tpurifes the
whole system, and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee it
Frank ii. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Co., San Francisco. Cal, is natures
only true laxative. This pleasant Cali
forna liquid fruit remedy may be had at
Dr. Casper's drug store, soc. and 81 bottles.
II is the most pleasant, prompt and effect
i've remedy known to cleanse the system: to
act on the liver. kidneys. and bowels gent
ly yet thoroughly; TO dispel headaches.
colds. and fevers. and to cure constipation.
indigestion. and kindred ills.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
DarbyIs Prophylactic Fluid.

Use it in every sick room. Will keep the
atmosphere pure and wholesome; removing
all bad OdOrs from any source.
Will destroy all disease germs, infection
from all fevers and all contagious diseases.
The eminent physician, j. Marion Sims,
NJ. ID. New York. says: Il AIN convinced
that Prof. Darby's Prophylactic Fluid is a
most valuable dsnfactanf."
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

Many forget that the hair and scalp need
cleansing. Extensive use of Ayers lair
Nigor has proven that it is the best cleans
ing agent for the hair-that it prevents
dandruff and stimulates the hair to renewed
growth
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

Appleton, Wis. is now the second city in
the country in the mstter of paper produc-
ton. the yearly output being exceeded by
that OIL Jck pur l. n Y
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
Permanent Relief.

Every Spring. for years, writes
Lizzie W. DeEeau, 362 Fifteenth ST.,
Brooklyn, y. ", Il have had intoler-
able headaches. l commenced the use
Of Ayers Sarsaparilla last March. and
have not had a headache since that
time"
Il suffered from headache, indiges-
fion. and debility, and was hardly able
90 drag myself about the house. writes
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Lewis. Of A St. Lowell.
Mass. Ayers Sarsaparilla has worked
a marvellous change in my case. l now
feel strong and well As ever"
Jonas Gagnan, Esq, Of Lyltins. Pa.
writes: "For wears l have suffered
dreadfully, every Spring. from headache,
caused by impurity Of the blood and
bilousness. 1t seemed for days and
weeks that my head would split open.
Nothing relieved me till | took Ayers
Sarszparilla. This medicine has cured
me completely"
When Mrs. Genevra Belanger. OF 81
Bridge ST., Springfield, Mass. began TO
use Ayers Sarsaparilla, she had suffered
for some years from a serious affection
of the kidneys. Every Spring. also, she
was afflicted with headache, loss Of
appetite, and indigestion. A friend per-
suaded her To use Ayers Sarsaparilla.
which benefited her wonderfully. Her
health is now perfect. Martyrs to head
ache should try
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

NON<Oo that are fretful, peevish.
OsSO cross. or troubled with
Windy Collie, Tee,hing Pains. or
Stomach Disorders, >an be relieved
at once BY using Acker's Baby Soother.
It coutains no Opium or Morphine.
hence is safe. Price IS cents Sold by
Frank II. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

SNM:t NesN s,sns: eoSpi:in. II 'ss of
thousands suffering from Asthma. Con-
sumption, Coughs, etc. Did you ever try
Acker's English Remedy, 1t is the best
preparation known for all Lung Troubles,
sold on . positive guarantee At 1Oc.. tOc.
Frank H. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

A suit in Paterson. y. j.. developed the
charge that one grave had been sold to
three different purchasers and used by each
for burial purposes.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14
the Children,

&Ow-o the Children. They are es.
SNSS pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs. Group. Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy positive cure. 1t saves
hours Of anxious watching. Sold b.
Frank H. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

1t isn't often that two full moons come
in one month, but that is the case this Oc-
tOhpr
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ESSl


Merit viii win and receive public recognition ant
praise. Facts. which the outcome Of general ex
psrience, growing through years Of critical ant
practical test, become as rooted and immovable a.
the rock Of Gibraltar in public opinion and hence
forth nssd no further guarantee as to their genu
fneness. The indisputabe fact that Swifts SPECIFIC
the lest blood purifier in the world is of thes.
immovable Gibraltar rock facts OF which we hAv,
SPOKEN, and every days perence roots this con
yiction deeper and dc~per In public opinion. Every
class os our people In America and in Europe
medical profession, have borne voluntary te.ti
mony 10 the remarkable virtues OF s. S. S. anC
infallible efficacy In curing all Diseases uf tn.
blood These testimonials are on nle by the thou
rands and open 10 the inspection OF all Now come
unsolicited Two distinguished members OF the theat
FcAl profession. who gratefully testify TO the wonder
full curative qualities OF the Spectlc I'm their indt
vtdual cases Their testimonials are herewith sub
mftted TO the public without further comnent-let
them speak for themselves The lady Is a member OF
the famous Thaiia Theatre Company, OF New York,
many and OF Mcvickers Stock Company Of Chicago
The gentleman IL a well known member of the New
York Thalia Theatre Company. Both are well known
In theatrical circles In this country and In Europe.
Charlotte Randow's Testimony.
NEW YORK, May s. lss..
Swift Specific Company, Atlanta Ga:
Gentlemen-Having been annoyed with pimples
eruptioDs and roughness Of the skin. from bad con
ditton OF my blood, for more than year, used
leading preparation Of sarsaparilla and other adver
tised remedies no effect Then consulted prom
.nent phys sican. and from his treatment received
edy for the blood. and i've six packages by q
thorough eradication OF my trouble and restoring
emoothness 10 my skin. have made me happy, and
! cheerfuiy give you this testimonial for such Use
and publicity - you wish % max. oftt
CHARLOTTE RAINBOW,
l52 BOwery, near Canal street.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-14

''HACKMETAC." lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price 25 and 5Ocents. For sale
by r. A. GarwOOd.